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Kazakh Cosmonaut Talgat Musabayev died at the age of 74
Today, Cosmonaut Talgat Musabayev has passed away at the age of 74. We will have a look on the life of Kazakhstan’s most experienced Cosmonaut.
Lost & Found: How Our Drone Survived a Night in the steppe
We lost our drone in the wild steppes of Kazakhstan — and found it the next day in the most unexpected way.
The mystic stone column of Sayram
A mystic sandstone column in Sayram took the attention of historians and might be a seldom relic of the Early Islam in Central Asia.
German Karakul Sheep – A endangered breed from Central Asia
Discover the journey of the German Karakul sheep from Central Asia, its historical significance and the ongoing efforts to preserve this breed.
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Celebrating 5 Years of Info Shymkent
We are celebrating our 5 years anniversary and we invite you to have a look back on our road we went so far with Info Shymkent.
5th World Nomad Games have started in Astana
Today the 5th World Nomad Games started with a colorful and artistic Grand Opening Ceremony in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Retro Garage – the car museum of Shymkent
The Retro Garage in Shymkent is a museum with a collection of cars from the USSR era that will make the hearts of young & old car lovers beat faster.
Manul – the grumpy cat
Today, at the 23rd April, the world celebrates the International Manul Day. Time to have a closer look on this wild cat which calls Kazakhstan its home.
Przewalski’s horses return to Kazakhstan
Przewalski’s horses will have a comeback in the Kazakh steppe in June 2024. The last documents were signed today to mark this historic step.